Two items for your attention this week:
Please be watching for your child’s report card. It should be arriving by the end of this week/beginning of next week. Hopefully there will be no surprises for you—feel free to discuss it with me if you have any questions.
I will be away from school Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. My youngest daughter is getting married this Saturday and I am quite busy with last minute preparations and out of town family arriving (AND feeding the 5000!). The class will be very capably managed by Mrs. Enos, a very dear friend who taught with me over 20 years ago. I have prepared all the lesson plans for her and she will expect the same level of performance from your child as I do. Please encourage your child each day to support her with exemplary self control and obedience. Thank you in advance for your support. As always, I will be continually available by e-mail if you need me for anything.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Bible for week of November 2
This week we will begin the GCS passage for November—John 1:1-14. Because there are only 3 weeks of school in Nov. we will memorize only portions of it. This week we will learn John 1:1-4. the children should be ready to say it by this Friday. We are also beginning the life of Daniel this week, including the story of the fiery furnace.
John 1: 1-4
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of the men.”
John 1: 1-4
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of the men.”
Homework for Week of November 2
· READING: Homework will come home Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please be sure your child is using proper voice inflection with the ends of sentences and pausing between them. This is a challenge to some of the children.
· LANGUAGE: We will begin working on action words (verbs) this week and will continue the next few weeks.
· MATH: We continue with our chapter on graphs, etc this week. Because it is a short chapter the chapter test will be next Tuesday, Nov. 10. Homework will come home this week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday as usual.
· SPELLING: We are on List 7 this week. The rule is short words ending in “o, e and y” have the long vowel sound at the end. We will also continue with dictation as well on Fridays.
· LANGUAGE: We will begin working on action words (verbs) this week and will continue the next few weeks.
· MATH: We continue with our chapter on graphs, etc this week. Because it is a short chapter the chapter test will be next Tuesday, Nov. 10. Homework will come home this week on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday as usual.
· SPELLING: We are on List 7 this week. The rule is short words ending in “o, e and y” have the long vowel sound at the end. We will also continue with dictation as well on Fridays.
Monday, October 26, 2009
IMPORTANT Parent Information for week of October 26
As we begin the 2nd quarter, please read carefully below.
CIRCLE OF BLESSING
Even as adults, we are in constant need of reminders in our lives. With this in mind, I would like to remind you as parents about our Circle of Blessing. First grade, as part of GCS, is committed to your child’s spiritual growth as well as their academic progress. Their progress in learning is in many ways a reflection of the character of their obedience. Academic growth follows listening ears and a compliant heart. Spiritual growth and blessing even more closely follow our obedience to God’s authority and standards. It is a matter to be taken seriously at every level. With this in mind, I urge you to partner with me in holding your child accountable to classroom standards for behavior. When their sheep strays from the circle it is because they are either not obeying or respecting authority the Lord has put before them. Many of the children are not taking seriously the position of their sheep. Please help me by letting your child know the importance of learning NOW rather than when they are older, the blessings of obedience and submission to those in authority,
Consequences at home are an appropriate response for wayward sheep. Thank you for your support in this.
CIRCLE OF BLESSING
Even as adults, we are in constant need of reminders in our lives. With this in mind, I would like to remind you as parents about our Circle of Blessing. First grade, as part of GCS, is committed to your child’s spiritual growth as well as their academic progress. Their progress in learning is in many ways a reflection of the character of their obedience. Academic growth follows listening ears and a compliant heart. Spiritual growth and blessing even more closely follow our obedience to God’s authority and standards. It is a matter to be taken seriously at every level. With this in mind, I urge you to partner with me in holding your child accountable to classroom standards for behavior. When their sheep strays from the circle it is because they are either not obeying or respecting authority the Lord has put before them. Many of the children are not taking seriously the position of their sheep. Please help me by letting your child know the importance of learning NOW rather than when they are older, the blessings of obedience and submission to those in authority,
Consequences at home are an appropriate response for wayward sheep. Thank you for your support in this.
Bible for week of October 26
This week we will complete the GCS Oct. Scripture passage by memorizing John 3:20,21. We will also continue in the life of Elijah, learning about Naboth’s vineyard, Elisha, and Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration
John 3: 20, 21
“For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deed will be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.”
John 3: 20, 21
“For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deed will be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.”
Homework for Week of October 26
· READING: Homework will come home Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please be sure you are asking your child comprehension questions about what they are reading. I am always available if you have any questions or concerns.
· LANGUAGE: We will spend this week working on pronouns.
· MATH: We begin a new chapter today on graphs, charts, etc. Please be sure to read the chapter parent letter in your child’s folder. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
· SPELLING: We are on List 6 this week. We are working on words ending in “ll”, “ss” and “ff”. The children had a practice dictation test last Friday. This Friday I will begin recording dictation grades, which is part of the spelling grade. Please encourage your child to use the spelling words in sentences.
· LANGUAGE: We will spend this week working on pronouns.
· MATH: We begin a new chapter today on graphs, charts, etc. Please be sure to read the chapter parent letter in your child’s folder. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
· SPELLING: We are on List 6 this week. We are working on words ending in “ll”, “ss” and “ff”. The children had a practice dictation test last Friday. This Friday I will begin recording dictation grades, which is part of the spelling grade. Please encourage your child to use the spelling words in sentences.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Other Parent Information for week of October 19
This week is the last week of the first quarter—it is amazing to think we are already a fourth of the way through the school year! I find such joy each day with your children—thanks for each of them!
The bear bag will go home with Lauren Ring this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with her!
MUSIC CLASS: You are welcome to refer to the GCS website each month for our hymn of the month. Mr. Nelson has agreed to post the words for you. The children always receive a test from him on the last Monday or Wednesday of the month. Thanks—please be sure to let me know if this is not working out for you.
The bear bag will go home with Lauren Ring this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with her!
MUSIC CLASS: You are welcome to refer to the GCS website each month for our hymn of the month. Mr. Nelson has agreed to post the words for you. The children always receive a test from him on the last Monday or Wednesday of the month. Thanks—please be sure to let me know if this is not working out for you.
Homework for Week of October 19
· READING: Homework will come home Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please continue encouraging proper inflection with proper attention to “.”, “!” and “?” If your child wants to read more than the assigned pages that’s great (it’s better to reread previous pages). Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.
· LANGUAGE: We will take a test this Friday on naming words. The class has excellently grasped these words.
· MATH: We will complete our chapter this week with subtraction. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We will take the chapter test on Friday, so there will be no math homework on Friday.
· SPELLING: We are on List 5 this week. Our rule is “ay” at the end of the word says the long a sound. We will also begin a dictation test each Friday after our spelling test. This will consist of a sentence made up of only words we have had already in spelling. I will say a sentence twice to them, and then after they repeat it back to me they will write it. They will be graded on proper spelling, punctuation at the end and capital letter at the beginning of the sentence. This week’s test is just a practice one and the grade will not be recorded.
· LANGUAGE: We will take a test this Friday on naming words. The class has excellently grasped these words.
· MATH: We will complete our chapter this week with subtraction. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. We will take the chapter test on Friday, so there will be no math homework on Friday.
· SPELLING: We are on List 5 this week. Our rule is “ay” at the end of the word says the long a sound. We will also begin a dictation test each Friday after our spelling test. This will consist of a sentence made up of only words we have had already in spelling. I will say a sentence twice to them, and then after they repeat it back to me they will write it. They will be graded on proper spelling, punctuation at the end and capital letter at the beginning of the sentence. This week’s test is just a practice one and the grade will not be recorded.
Bible for week of October 19
This week our memory verse will be John 3:19. I will listen to each child say it on Friday. In our Bible times we begin the life of Elijah. discussing God’s provision for Elijah during the drought, and also Elijah and the prophets of Baal.
John 3: 19
“This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil.”
John 3: 19
“This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil.”
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Other Parent Information for week of October 12
I am so pleased with how well the class is beginning to settle in with our routines and understanding new concepts. As a whole, listening skills and the fruits of it on their written work is beginning to be more consistent. Thanks so much for your encouragement from home with your children.
. Thanks!
The bear bag will go home with Jeffrey Abe this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with him!
Our field trip to Costco was SO much fun and we loved decorating our own cupcakes. They sure tasted good as well! Thanks to each parent who came along and/or drove.
. Thanks!
The bear bag will go home with Jeffrey Abe this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with him!
Our field trip to Costco was SO much fun and we loved decorating our own cupcakes. They sure tasted good as well! Thanks to each parent who came along and/or drove.
Bible for week of October 12
This week we will continue the Oct. GCS passage and will memorize John 3:18. I will listen to each child this Friday. The theme for the month is “Jesus Reveals our Sinfulness”. In class we will spend one more week in the life of David, learning how Saul tried to kill him, and also how David spared Saul’s life.
John 3: 18
“He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believed has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God .”
John 3: 18
“He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believed has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God .”
Homework for Week of October 12
· READING: Homework will come home Monday, Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please continue encouraging proper inflection with proper attention to “.”, “!” and “?” If your child wants to read more than the assigned pages that’s great (it’s better to reread previous pages). Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have.
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· MATH: We continue in our chapter this week with subtraction. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Allow your child to use counters if they need to or draw circles/dots and cross out. Please discourage counting on fingers. Thanks!
· SPELLING: The practice test will come home as usual on Thursday to be returned on Friday. This week’s list is a particular challenge for some students (words ending in “ck” are short vowel words and words ending in “ke” are long vowel words). Please be attentive to give your child extra help if needed. We are emphasizing it more in class as well.
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· MATH: We continue in our chapter this week with subtraction. Homework will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Allow your child to use counters if they need to or draw circles/dots and cross out. Please discourage counting on fingers. Thanks!
· SPELLING: The practice test will come home as usual on Thursday to be returned on Friday. This week’s list is a particular challenge for some students (words ending in “ck” are short vowel words and words ending in “ke” are long vowel words). Please be attentive to give your child extra help if needed. We are emphasizing it more in class as well.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Other Parent Information for week of October 5
Thanks so much to each of you who came to support us in chapel last Friday. The children did a great job and what a joy for me personally to see them give God’s Word back to Him.
As you go through your child’s graded papers each week, please know that many grades are lower than they could be. Many of the children are having challenges with listening and following directions carefully. Most of the time the children understand the concept but do not work carefully. Please encourage your child to strive for their best on their work. Thanks!
The bear bag will go home with Genesis Bonilla this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with her!
With ongoing thanks for our helping moms!
Our first field trip is this Thursday, Oct. 8. We will leave campus at 9:15 and be back in time for lunch at 11:30. Please be sure your child is wearing the GCS field trip T-shirt. They are available for purchase in the office.
· GOOD BYE: This Friday we say good-bye to Rodrigo Contreras. He and his family will be returning to Mexico City where they are ambassadors for Jesus Christ through GCC. We will miss this dear family but are committed to pray faithfully for them and their ministry.
I have finally figured out (with lots of help) how to get most of this newsletter onto my blog, so it is now available for you to read through the GCS website. I will generally post it in 3 sections: “Bible”, “Homework” and “Other information”. Please let me know other ways I can serve you or pray for you and your families.
By His grace and for His glory,
Mrs. Shirley Mollica
As you go through your child’s graded papers each week, please know that many grades are lower than they could be. Many of the children are having challenges with listening and following directions carefully. Most of the time the children understand the concept but do not work carefully. Please encourage your child to strive for their best on their work. Thanks!
The bear bag will go home with Genesis Bonilla this week. Baxter will be spending the weekend with her!
With ongoing thanks for our helping moms!
Our first field trip is this Thursday, Oct. 8. We will leave campus at 9:15 and be back in time for lunch at 11:30. Please be sure your child is wearing the GCS field trip T-shirt. They are available for purchase in the office.
· GOOD BYE: This Friday we say good-bye to Rodrigo Contreras. He and his family will be returning to Mexico City where they are ambassadors for Jesus Christ through GCC. We will miss this dear family but are committed to pray faithfully for them and their ministry.
I have finally figured out (with lots of help) how to get most of this newsletter onto my blog, so it is now available for you to read through the GCS website. I will generally post it in 3 sections: “Bible”, “Homework” and “Other information”. Please let me know other ways I can serve you or pray for you and your families.
By His grace and for His glory,
Mrs. Shirley Mollica
Bible for week of October 5
This week we will begin the Oct. GCS passage (John 3:16-21) by memorizing John 3:16, 17. I will listen to each child this Friday. The theme for the month is “Jesus Reveals our Sinfulness”. In class we will continue in the life of David, learning about David being chosen king after Saul, and also his victory over Goliath.
John 3:16, 17
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him .”
John 3:16, 17
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him .”
Homework for Week of October 5
· READING: Homework will come home Monday and Tuesday as usual. For this week only there will also be homework on Wednesday due to Thursday’s field trip. As usual, please encourage your child with proper voice inflection while they read.
· MATH: We begin a new chapter this week. Please be sure to read the parent letter sent home today concerning this chapter. Homework will come home on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
· SPELLING: We are now on our third list in spelling. This week’s rule is “k” comes before i, e and “c” comes before a, o, u. The practice test will come home on Thursday.
· MATH: We begin a new chapter this week. Please be sure to read the parent letter sent home today concerning this chapter. Homework will come home on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
· SPELLING: We are now on our third list in spelling. This week’s rule is “k” comes before i, e and “c” comes before a, o, u. The practice test will come home on Thursday.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Other Parent Information September 28
Beginning this week, any paper with no name or number will be deducted 5 points, and tests will be marked down 10 points. Please remind your child to diligently put their name and # on every paper.
Please remember that only the current 2009-2010 GCS theme T-shirts are dress code appropriate. Stop by the office for information on purchasing one if you are interested.
Our first field trip will be to Costco on Thursday, October 8. Please see the attached sheet for further information
Please remember that only the current 2009-2010 GCS theme T-shirts are dress code appropriate. Stop by the office for information on purchasing one if you are interested.
Our first field trip will be to Costco on Thursday, October 8. Please see the attached sheet for further information
Bible for week of September 28
This week we will complete the Sept. GCS passage by memorizing John 12:50. I will listen to each child this Friday. The class will also recite the entire passage in chapel at 8:30 this Friday. We would love to have you come and listen to us! In class we will begin the life of David.
John 12:50
“I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the
Father has told me.”
John 12:50
“I know that His commandment is eternal life; therefore the things I speak, I speak just as the
Father has told me.”
Homework for Week of September 28
· READING: Homework will come home Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Please encourage your child to observe punctuation and also to read with expression. The strong their reading skills are, the better their written seatwork will become. I will be doing a few changes this week in the reading groups.
· MATH: There will be math homework Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. We will take the chapter test on Friday.
· SPELLING: As last week, the children will bring home a practice test on Thursday to be returned on Friday. We will begin learning to use our spelling words in sentences this week. Encourage your child to give you oral sentences using our words. .
· HOMEWORK: Please be sure all homework is done in pencil, not pen or crayon. Thanks!
· MATH: There will be math homework Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week. We will take the chapter test on Friday.
· SPELLING: As last week, the children will bring home a practice test on Thursday to be returned on Friday. We will begin learning to use our spelling words in sentences this week. Encourage your child to give you oral sentences using our words. .
· HOMEWORK: Please be sure all homework is done in pencil, not pen or crayon. Thanks!
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